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voici

here · be · here is

C’est un mot que l’on utilise pour montrer ou présenter quelque chose à quelqu’un.

The French word "voici" means "here is" or "here are" in English. It is used to present or point out someone or something that is close by, either physically or contextually.

Usage:

  • "Voici" introduces something or someone that the speaker is showing or giving attention to.
  • Often used when handing over an object or when drawing attention to a person or thing nearby.

Example:

  • "Voici mon ami." — "Here is my friend."
  • "Voici le livre que tu voulais." — "Here is the book you wanted."

Synonyms and differences:

  • "Voilà": Similar to "voici," but typically used to indicate something that is a bit farther away or to conclude a statement, like "there is/are" or "that's it."
  • "Voici" suggests closeness (here), while "voilà" implies a bit more distance (there).

In summary:

  • "Voici" = "Here is/are" (introducing or presenting something close).
  • "Voilà" = "There is/are" or "that's it" (introducing something a bit farther away or concluding).

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Examples

Voici mon livre.preposition

Here is my book.

Voici une belle image.preposition

Here is a beautiful image.

Voici comment tu peux faire cet exercice.preposition

Here is how you can do this exercise.

Voici nos petits chats.preposition

Here are our kittens.

Voici deux pommes rouges.preposition

Here are two red apples.

Voici la porte ouverte.preposition

Here is the open door.

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